US Bridges

I 90 over Walking Path

Fair

Gallatin County, Montana · Bozeman · Structure no. I00090307+08431

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Arch - Thru
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
21,232
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 90 over Walking Path is a concrete arch - thru carrying I 90 over Walking Path in Gallatin County, Montana. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger than the Montana average of 47 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 21,232 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,931 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 151 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 90
CrossesWalking Path
LocationBozeman
RouteInterstate 90
StateMontana
Coordinates45.69254, -111.02729
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Thru
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width151 ft (46 m)
Roadway width75 ft (23 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,232 (2023)
Projected traffic22,931 by 2043
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 90 over Walking Path built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 90 over Walking Path in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does I 90 over Walking Path carry?

About 21,232 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I 90 over Walking Path?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 151 ft wide.

Who owns I 90 over Walking Path?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.